Influential Woman · Therapy practice
Molly Tarr
LCSW
Psychotherapist in Private Practice, Molly Tarr, LCSW, LLC
Portland, ME
Her Story
About Molly
Molly Tarr is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. She owns her own business in private practice called Methods of Being, which she started about three years ago. Molly has been in the therapy industry for about 14 years total and received her LCSW license from the State of Maine's Licensing Board in 2016. She earned her master's in social work from the University of New England in 2016 and her bachelor's degree in creative writing and religion from the University of New Mexico. She is trained in EMDR. Through her practice, she provides individual therapy and group therapy. Along with her business partner, she also delivers clinical trainings for other therapists and helping professionals with a focus on neurodiversity and trauma-informed care. Molly is associated with Health Affiliates of Maine and Sweetser.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Molly
01What do you attribute your success to?
Honestly, this is a little cliche, but my mom, she has always been a leader and really modeled for me being an independent woman, and how to navigate this society.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
I think somebody once told me to really focus on what I'm passionate about, rather than what I feel I should do.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I think the importance of really trusting your own instincts. Because intuition is actually clinical information.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Challenges include navigating the American healthcare system and limitations imposed by insurance companies' policy and the disconnect between government interests and people's interests. Opportunities around education and training because things are always evolving in terms of how mental health is understood.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I think integrity, for sure. Honesty and transparency matter to me, but delivered with compassion and thoughtfulness.
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